Biographies & Memoirs

Read the uplifting biographies, memoirs and stories from people of faith-some who have come before us and others who still walk with us on this Earth. These inspiring, motivation books from Family Christian, shared by famous and everyday people alike, remind us how God can transform, heal and restore our lives.

Ray and Betty Whipps both served in Europe during WWII: Ray as an infantryman under General Patton in the trenches of Normandy, Paris, and Belgium, and Betty as a field nurse in Cherbourg, France. The two met when Betty tended to Ray after he was injured in a mortar blast. B...
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The benefits we gain from Goda (TM)s Word multiply significantly as we see how the Lord worked in the lives of His people. Their examples help guide us in very practical ways, enabling us to live the Christian life more effectively and successfully. The 50 biographical sket...
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The Bible is filled with characters you should know--and here are 101 brief biographies to bring those famous, not-so-famous, and infamous folks to life. "101 Bible People You Should Know "covers both the Old and New Testaments, from Aaron to Caleb, Daniel to Gideon, Jephtha...
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Get acquainted with the most intriguing, courageous, and inspiring people who ever lived! The editors of Christian History offer succinct, powerful portraits of St. Augustine, Johann Sebastian Bach, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and 128 other remarkable believers. Timelines, quotes...
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Paul Green started off drinking alcohol at the age of 16 and became chemically dependent on it for 26 years. He got into violent situations and tried to "correct" anyone that crossed him; he even became homeless a few times. Even when he looked for help,
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George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President. Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never befor...
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Christians in the twenty-first century need encouragement and inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spi...
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With bravery and boldness, each of these fifty women have made their mark in history. From Catherine of Siena and Teresa of Avila to Harriet Tubman and Corrie ten Boom, these women have changed countless lives throughout the world. Author Michelle DeRusha tells their stories...
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In 7 Men and the Secret of Their Greatness, Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer, presents seven exquisitely crafted short portraits of widely known - but not well understood - Christian men, each of whom uniquely showcases a commitment to live by ...
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